Lifeguard Term

Job Description

Posted Monday, October 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Community and Protective Services Division
(Internal/External)

Full-time 1-Year Term

Hours of Work: 35 hours/week, scheduled within operational hours (6am–8pm). Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays required

Competition No. CPS-25-24

Join Our Team!

Are you ready to make a splash in your career as a Lifeguard? I n this 1-year full-time term position you will demonstrate your solid lifeguarding experience, be prepared to take on more responsibility, grow your skills, support a dynamic team, and help create a safe and welcoming aquatic environment for our community

Through our values,
trust, resourcefulness, and integrity, we are a diverse, collocative and eager team that cultivates well-being, through our team’s dedication to building positive, trusting, and fulfilling relationships. We serve the community by building positive relationships which enhance the overall wellbeing of our community.

Located only 35 minutes south of Edmonton and 55 minutes north of Red Deer, the City of Wetaskiwin provides all the amenities and quality of life of an urban- rural center.

Reporting directly to the Aquatic Coordinator, the Lifeguard II’s priority is to ensure patrons have a safe, enjoyable experience through the provision of lifeguarding. Using excellent interpersonal skills, Lifeguards II’s deliver responsive customer service, address concerns and inquiries promptly – including knowledge of all programs, schedules, and general information about the Manluk Regional Aquatic and Fitness Centre. Lifeguarding patrons, prevent injuries through public education, provide first aid, complete maintenance tasks, administration tasks, provide leadership and guidance to Lifeguard I’s/Instructors, and other duties as required.

Lifeguard II’s take the lead role on ensuring emergency situations are handled according to procedures when required.

• Provide the highest standard of lifeguarding, including effective scanning, patrolling and professionalism in a team setting.
• Provide the highest standard of instruction, including instruction of swimming techniques, strokes, water safety and lifesaving skills.
• Act as Shift Supervisor when no Lifeguard III is on shift.
• Assist Instructors with their lessons when required.
• Respond appropriately when first aid treatment and/or emergency response is required.
• Conduct opening, closing and provincial water tests when needed.
• Responds to and supervises emergency situations, preforms first aid as required and ensures that required documentation is completed.
• Prevent incidents: safeguard the public through enforcement of policies, public education, exceptional safety surveillance and routine safety inspections.
• Provide exceptional customer service by promoting positive patron relations, answering questions, educating public and responding to concerns.
• Complete assigned maintenance such as cleaning the pool deck and change rooms, etc.
• Perform basic operational tasks to ensure regular operation of the facility.
• Complete necessary mechanical and operational checklists, charts, forms, and accident and near‑miss reports.
• Set up and take down equipment according to the facility schedule.
• Maintain professionalism by keeping a clean, presentable appearance, being prompt and prepared for every shift, and behaving in an appropriate manner both on and off deck.
• Other duties as required.

• Minimum 18 years old.
• Minimum 2 years lifeguarding experience.
• Possession of the following current certifications – ability to renew qualifications annually or as required:
  • Lifesaving Society’s National Lifeguard (NL).
  • Alberta Workplace approved Intermediate First Aid (IFA).
  • Lifesaving Society’s Swim Instructor (SI).
  • Lifesaving Society’s Lifesaving Instructor (LSI).
  • AARFP’s Pool operator 1 is considered an asset.
  • 1 Additional Instructor certification such as Lifesaving Sport Coach 1, First Aid Instructor, NL Instructor, Lifesaving Society Trainer, ETC, is considered an asset.
• Proof of certification and Lifesaving Society Member  # submitted prior to being considered for position.
• Minimum 2…